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New regulations for northern pike OK’d

IRON MOUNTAIN — Updated northern pike regulations are in effect for several area lakes after the Michigan Natural Resources Commission gave its approval during a meeting Thursday in Escanaba. Norway Lake and Rock Lake in Dickinson County, Dawson Lake in Iron County and Lake Ann in Menominee County were added to the list of waters where up to five northern pike may be kept. Only one pike 24 inches or greater is allowed in the daily possession limit. The online Michigan Fishing Guide available at Michigan.gov/DNRDigests will be updated to reflect the changes, along with a few others ...

Michigan DNR to update rules for dogs on state land

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will look to reduce confusion for land users and law enforcement as it updates rules for dog leashing on state-managed land under its control. The draft rule changes include: — Updating the terminology — “state owned land” ...

Youth hunters in the field this weekend in Wisconsin

IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt is taking place today and Sunday. The youth hunt is intended to give hunters 15 years old and younger the opportunity to learn from a mentor and gain deer hunting experience, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said. Participation is available to Wisconsin residents and nonresidents. A gun deer hunting license is required. Youth hunters, with or without hunter education certification, are eligible to hunt while under the supervision of a mentor. For all hunters younger than 11, or hunters 12-15 who have not completed ...

Wisconsin DNR to conduct Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to participate in this year’s Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. This survey is an opportunity for hunters to report which animals they observe while deer hunting. Data from these reports helps DNR researchers ...

Beyond BOW hike Oct. 25 near Marquette

MARQUETTE —The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors Woman program will offer a Beyond BOW event this month in Marquette County. The BOW program gives women, 18 and older, an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. Classes offer instruction on important outdoor skills, safety and appropriate outdoor clothing attire. A sunset hike will be held at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Participants will meet at a trailhead about 5 miles outside of Marquette. You must have a Recreation Passport or State of ...

Pure Michigan hunter

Robert Beaudry of Kingsford harvested a 218-pound bear in Amasa on Sept. 7, assisted by Joe Bottesi of Hardcore Scriptures Outdoors. Beaudry got his bear license as a 2023 Pure Michigan Hunt winner — the first-ever winner from the Upper Peninsula. Along with a collection of gifts, his prize ...